Harvest transporter
Mechanical conveyors are used to transport fresh grapes, pomace and stalks. They can be mobile, on wheels or fixed in position. Mechanical conveyors generally preserve the physical condition of the grapes better than pumps, but they have lower flow rates, take up more space and are more difficult to clean.
Conveyor belt
Also known as a ‘grasshopper' or ‘giraffe', this grape-handling machine is designed for transporting mechanically harvested grapes or whole bunches, as well as stems and pomace. It consists of a stainless steel frame, a rubber belt and, where applicable, a feed hopper which also collects the juice. It is driven by a gear motor. The angle of inclination can be adjusted using a rack-and-pinion jack or a hydraulic cylinder.Used for filling vats with whole bunches and for feeding drained or fermented grapes into presses.
Conveyor belt
Vibrating tray conveyor
They can be adapted for the transfer of mechanically harvested grapes, forming the first stage of the sorting process. They have two functions:
- draining the grapes before they enter the destemmer.
- spreading out the grapes either before or after the destemmer.
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Vibrating tray conveyor
Screw conveyor
They consist of a large-diameter screw rotating within a trough. They allow for a head of up to 30° with high flow rates.
The diameter, pitch and angle of the screw flights vary depending on the design.Although they are used less and less for transporting fresh grapes, they are frequently used for the horizontal transfer of drained or fermented grapes and for removing pomace from presses.
The diameter, pitch and angle of the screw flights vary depending on the design.Although they are used less and less for transporting fresh grapes, they are frequently used for the horizontal transfer of drained or fermented grapes and for removing pomace from presses.
Screw conveyor
Chain and pallet conveyor
Also known as a redler. They are suitable for transferring mechanical or whole grapes, and pomace from vatting
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- The frame is made of metal, and the pallets are attached to the chain.
- The pallets are moved forward to transfer the product.
- Elevation up to 60°, with the option to break slopes.
Chain and pallet conveyor
